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VF03 MZU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,876 mi
Last recorded38,876 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 38,592 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,776 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 36,773 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 35,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,272 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,930 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever high

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,642 miles

o/s/f brake pad wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,887 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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VF03 MZU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF03 MZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF03 MZU registered?

VF03 MZU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is VF03 MZU safe to buy?

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